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« on: December 15, 2022, 22:45:11 »
Great to see that, despite the efforts of the RMTs▸ (National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers) Grynch that stole Christmas, 1X01 is booked to run as scheduled. This year the Santa Planning Team have routed the Christmas Special to start and end on the Avocet▸ (Branch line from Exeter to Exmouth) Line in Devon.

Also good to see that catering is provided. Albeit limited to milk and cookies. Nothing for the staff up front though. Couldn't the operator source any carrots?



You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I'm telling you why... https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:S73184/2022-12-24/detailed
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2022, 09:37:30 »
I like the entry between Yate and Cam & Dursley
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2022, 10:02:05 »
Quote from: rogerw on December 16, 2022, 09:37:30
I like the entry between Yate and Cam & Dursley

Christening Charfield station?

Or my likely, whoever input the data lives there.
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2022, 12:37:26 »
Quote from: froome on December 16, 2022, 10:02:05
Or my likely, whoever input the data lives there.

Pretty sure the chap responsible for RTT» (Real Time Trains - website) lives in Bournemouth. I have asked him on twitter why he chose that location for the 'Naughty Kid' timing point.
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2022, 18:25:00 »
....and this will be the first service to actually stop at Reading Green Park! I hope that someone will open it up to ensure that the biscuits and milk are ready.
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2022, 20:04:43 »
Quote from: eightonedee on December 16, 2022, 18:25:00
....and this will be the first service to actually stop at Reading Green Park! I hope that someone will open it up to ensure that the biscuits and milk are ready.

I am surprised that Marsh Barton station has not been listed given that Reading Green Park has been.
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2022, 21:08:09 »
Quote from: PhilWakely on December 16, 2022, 20:04:43
Quote from: eightonedee on December 16, 2022, 18:25:00
....and this will be the first service to actually stop at Reading Green Park! I hope that someone will open it up to ensure that the biscuits and milk are ready.

I am surprised that Marsh Barton station has not been listed given that Reading Green Park has been.

No Portway Parkway either, which is sad for Santa because he has looking forward to a glass of port, and a rather interesting call at platform 1 at Lowestoft which - err - does not exist. But all in all, a wonderful call and adventure for the Christmas team!
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« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2022, 22:06:47 »
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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2022, 07:12:42 »
Bah humbug!
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He's been out and busy ...
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